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Anguilla
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Main
city
The capital is The Valley. It's set back a bit from the coastline and, therefore, is not a tourist magnet.
Size
The island is relatively small. It measures about 5 kilometers (3 miles) wide and 25 kilometers (16 miles) long.
The
land
Anguilla Island is fairly flat and much of the landscape is relatively dry.
Currency
The Eastern Caribbean Dollar is the official currency. However, the US Dollar is widely accepted.
Language
English is the official language and widely spoken. Some people speak a Pidgin English.
Economy
Tourism is the chief income generator, followed by banking, fishing and boat construction.
Sovereignty
Anguilla is a British Dependent Territory.
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